I’m taking a walk down memory lane today and sharing my Chicago travel guide. It includes all the top things to do in Chicago, plus places to eat and where to stay. As it turns out, you guys like North American content. My posts on both Canada and the US have been doing very well […]

It may be a few years delayed, but here’s my North America itinerary. In three months I travelled in a circle from Vancouver and back again. Use this itinerary as a guide or a starting point for your own solo travel journey in Canada and/or the USA. I know, I know, this trip was somehow […]

Although I’m a pro when it comes to cheap Vancouver accommodation, I thought I’d do a round-up of the best Vancouver accommodation to suit every budget. Oh here we are, back in Vancouver again (I’m not mad about it). Today’s post is all about where to stay in Vancouver. From the Vancouver hostel where I […]

If you’re looking for the best things to do in Vancouver at night, I have you covered. From free activities to solo adventures, you will never be bored at night in Vancouver with this post as your guide. With summer currently in full swing in Vancouver, I’ve been thinking a lot about my summer in […]

Discover all the funny and life-changing things that happened when I became (another) Aussie expat in Canada (twice). A couple of weeks ago, I asked on Instagram what posts people were interested in reading over here on Hayley on Holiday. Quite a few followers commented that they’d love to read more about life as an […]

Oh Canada, how I miss you and wish I could go on a Canada holiday right now. But the next best thing to being in Canada is writing about it (for me, anyway). I thought I would share the 10 places I loved visiting in Canada and recommend you add to your Canada bucket list. […]

Santa Fe isn’t the most popular (or the most well-known) weekend getaway destination in the United States. But the New Mexico capital — which is actually America’s oldest state capital — has a lot to offer visitors. Its Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences are noticeable in everything, from the architecture to the food to […]

I’m back with another solo travel post. This time, I’m talking about the best places to travel alone in the US of A. A couple of weeks ago I posted about my favourite solo travel destinations around the world. Although I included a couple of American cities in the mix, I thought I would do […]

I’m back on the Vancouver content train, with today’s guide to the best free things to do in Vancouver. I also include some very cheap options as well and I guarantee you will find something fun on this list. From hikes to free festivals to the best views, I cover all bases. Somehow it’s been […]

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Hello! I'm Hayley, a freelance writer, barista and blogger based in Melbourne. This is where I share stories about my former expat life in Canada, my solo travels around the world, and my addiction to books & TV. Welcome! I hope you'll stay awhile. Read More...